Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 14.0% ▲ 40% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.4% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7,709 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 127,565 (24.6%) |
| Some College | 63,882 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 77,950 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 46,253 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 194,440 (37.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,983 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $247,562 ▼ 11% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,162/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 367,280 |
| Vacant Units | 28,766 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Jefferson County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 73 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 803,298 residents. With a median age of 38.66, it is a middle-aged county.
Jefferson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,983 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Jefferson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $247,562 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,162. Homeownership rates are high at 63.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Jefferson County are majority White (64.05%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Jefferson County, KY is a solidly middle-class area in Kentucky. The 73 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40118 | Fairdale | 9,903 | $52,257 | $140,900 | $1,020 | 4.1% | 22.1% |
| 40023 | Fisherville | 6,484 | $135,863 | $430,200 | $1,199 | 2.6% | 59.6% |
| 40025 | Glenview | 652 | $250,001 | $1,201,900 | — | 0.0% | 92.9% |
| 40202 | Louisville | 7,109 | $29,382 | $340,000 | $881 | 4.7% | 33.2% |
| 40203 | Louisville | 17,540 | $31,430 | $179,300 | $828 | 9.7% | 33.7% |
| 40204 | Louisville | 14,018 | $70,706 | $314,700 | $1,225 | 4.3% | 68.2% |
| 40205 | Louisville | 24,335 | $98,990 | $361,900 | $1,095 | 2.9% | 71.7% |
| 40206 | Louisville | 20,345 | $72,543 | $276,100 | $1,142 | 4.2% | 62.9% |
| 40207 | Louisville | 28,633 | $98,583 | $401,500 | $1,248 | 2.8% | 72.2% |
| 40208 | Louisville | 15,287 | $37,714 | $153,100 | $914 | 8.0% | 42.5% |
| 40209 | Louisville | 571 | $52,697 | $128,200 | $1,083 | 10.5% | 54.9% |
| 40210 | Louisville | 14,226 | $35,841 | $93,400 | $822 | 13.3% | 22.8% |
| 40211 | Louisville | 21,165 | $32,598 | $97,900 | $925 | 14.6% | 21.4% |
| 40212 | Louisville | 15,160 | $35,389 | $78,100 | $917 | 10.8% | 21.7% |
| 40213 | Louisville | 15,805 | $60,734 | $169,000 | $952 | 5.5% | 37.1% |
| 40214 | Louisville | 45,986 | $53,563 | $176,700 | $950 | 4.0% | 34.0% |
| 40215 | Louisville | 19,444 | $42,762 | $106,500 | $976 | 10.9% | 22.5% |
| 40216 | Louisville | 43,764 | $50,211 | $154,500 | $883 | 6.2% | 25.0% |
| 40217 | Louisville | 11,831 | $68,573 | $220,700 | $1,150 | 4.6% | 55.9% |
| 40218 | Louisville | 33,292 | $56,191 | $195,600 | $1,059 | 3.4% | 37.5% |
| 40219 | Louisville | 39,107 | $52,271 | $186,000 | $967 | 4.2% | 33.0% |
| 40220 | Louisville | 33,893 | $73,502 | $249,700 | $1,187 | 2.4% | 53.4% |
| 40222 | Louisville | 21,634 | $81,623 | $347,000 | $1,326 | 3.0% | 64.5% |
| 40223 | Louisville | 23,264 | $97,033 | $343,600 | $1,431 | 4.1% | 63.6% |
| 40228 | Louisville | 18,491 | $75,762 | $220,200 | $1,370 | 3.4% | 38.6% |
| 40229 | Louisville | 40,015 | $78,877 | $197,300 | $1,294 | 4.0% | 35.5% |
| 40241 | Louisville | 30,910 | $95,775 | $349,200 | $1,433 | 3.8% | 65.7% |
| 40242 | Louisville | 11,099 | $79,201 | $293,200 | $1,239 | 5.1% | 56.9% |
| 40243 | Louisville | 12,049 | $75,859 | $297,900 | $1,260 | 6.6% | 61.3% |
| 40245 | Louisville | 39,261 | $120,171 | $432,900 | $1,605 | 2.9% | 64.9% |
| 40258 | Louisville | 26,590 | $66,263 | $173,100 | $1,146 | 5.5% | 29.5% |
| 40272 | Louisville | 37,595 | $66,382 | $169,700 | $1,147 | 4.7% | 30.7% |
| 40291 | Louisville | 41,506 | $81,576 | $264,700 | $1,161 | 3.4% | 45.2% |
| 40299 | Louisville | 41,724 | $85,419 | $274,900 | $1,290 | 3.1% | 52.3% |
| 40059 | Prospect | 19,899 | $165,000 | $533,800 | $1,844 | 4.6% | 74.6% |